Heroes and Outlaws of the Bible: Down-Home Reflections of History's Most Colorful Men and Women [Hardcover]

Don Reid (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0892215267 | ISBN-13: 978-0892215263 | Publication Date: July 2002

With a gift for telling a story in a factual but folksy manner, Don Reid reflects on the lives of biblical people such as Abraham, Joseph, Esther and John the Baptist. Don lets us see a little bit of ourselves in the lives of these men and women and when you get down to it, they were not super-humans; they were just folks like you and me.

Editorial Reviews

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Don's writing style is very down-to-earth and easily read. A great book for anyone studying the Bible. -- Roger Howerton, Acquisitions Editor, New Leaf Press

About the Author

Don Reid has spent the last 40 years as a part of the world-famous Statler Borthers, country music's premier singing group. During his celebrated career, he has written over 200 published and recorded songs, many of them number one and top ten hits. He has won numerous awards including 3 Grammies. This is Don's first book of his blossoming writing career. He lives in Virginia with his wife, Deborah.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 170 pages
• Publisher: New Leaf Press (AR) (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892215267
• ISBN-13: 978-0892215263
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #39 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Religious

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heroes and Outlaws of the Bible, October 14, 2002

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Sue Mitchell (Wintersville, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heroes and Outlaws of the Bible: Down-Home Reflections of History's Most Colorful Men and Women (Hardcover)

I love this book!! It is so interesting. I learned so many exciting facts about these Bible characters and about the Bible, (I can't wait until we study one of these people in Sunday School) It was so inspiring for me and sent me back to the Bible to reread these accounts again, this time with greater interest and insight into these characters, the greatness of God and the privilege of salvation. It also sent me into myself to take a good look at me. When I was finished reading the book I didn't have that usual let down feeling, I just read it again. It is strange how much I missed the first time. It is not a very long book but it is packed full of wonderful reading.

I recommend this book for anyone anytime. It is a book that will be read over and over.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most enjoyable and enlightening, July 30, 2002

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Steve Owens "SteveOwens" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heroes and Outlaws of the Bible: Down-Home Reflections of History's Most Colorful Men and Women (Hardcover)

I loved this book because it relates some great stories in a highly entertaining, easy to read fashion (the author has a great sense of humor) without ever being "preachy" or "heavy-handed". This writing style makes it very easy to absorb (and appreciate) the very important points being made by the author. I can see this book appealing to those just starting to read the Bible as well as those who are already students of the Bible. Don Reid does an exceptional job of making the people of the Bible seem just like you or me, which makes relating to them that much more special.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible's most famous and infamous figures, November 5, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heroes and Outlaws of the Bible: Down-Home Reflections of History's Most Colorful Men and Women (Hardcover)

Heroes And Outlaws Of The Bible: Downhome Reflections Of History's Most Colorful Men And Women by Presbyterian Elder and Sunday School Teacher Don Reid (who is also an original member of the country music signing group the Statler Brothers for nearly forty years) is an amazing and revealing look at the Bible's most famous and infamous figures. Presenting Biblical stories in plain layman's terms, Heroes And Outlaws of the Bible is an eminently readable yet utterly fascinating retelling of timeless struggles. As entertaining as it is informative, Heroes And Outlaws Of The Bible is very highly recommended reading.